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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.98, 253.34 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.98, 253.34 and 66.25 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.98 : 253.34 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.98/253.34 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.98x = 253.34 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.98x = 16,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782.18/168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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